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AL East … King Albert … and lots more

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Starting 9 looks ahead at the top things to keep a close eye on in the second half of the season.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

Promising Indians go from first to worst

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Indians were one win from the World Series in 2007. But they haven't been close since, heading instead in the opposite direction. What happened?

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009

Show back in town

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The past is the past. Manny Ramirez is back with the Dodgers and ready to play hard and have some fun.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2009

Young starters trying to make the long-term leap

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Starting 9 looks at nine young starting pitchers who have pitched very well to begin the season and are trying to bridge the gap from hopeful to fulfilled.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2008

Who are these guys? Long shots who made it

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Starting 9 takes a look at nine players who made Opening Day rosters against long odds.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2008

Joba, Yankees can't avoid the plague

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Indians needed help from a timely plague of insects to rattle Joba Chamberlain and take a 2-0 series advantage.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2007

Many questions still need to be answered

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Every team has some important questions and contingency plans that must be addressed before Opening Day.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006